Questions tagged [cable]
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Maximum length for an unbalanced cable?
Is there a maximum length for an unbalanced audio cable after which you should use balanced?
Willbill
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What is a TRSF connector?
This HOSA cable/adapter says it has a TRSF adapter. Is that a typo? What is TRSF?
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TRS/TS vs RCA cable?
I have to purchase an instrument, that its output (mono) can be either 1/4 TS or RCA.
The device signal goes to a preamp (If I'll go for the RCA version, the cable will be RCA to TS).
My question is:
Signal Quality: Are there any signal quality…
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Neutrik XLR 1/4" Combo Jacks and Phantom Power
For devices that support mic input on the XLR and line level input on the 1/4" parts of one of those Neutrik combo jacks, do I generally need to worry about phantom power being sent to my line-level device?
We have an assortment of digital recorders…
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Difference between 3.5mm and quarter inch plug?
What's the difference between these two types of plugs? Why do they exist? Why can't all plugs be 3.5mm ?
7wp
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What is the difference between XLR cables and TRS cables in a live environment and in a recording environment?
What is the difference between XLR cables and TRS cables in a live environment and in a recording environment? Which should we use in a performance? We are contemplating whether to do it inside or outside a musical festiva.
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Can I use speaker wire for stereo headphone?
Can i make a stereo type plug with only 2 wires or will it only be mono?
I have seen pics of the female wall jack that only has 2 wires but is stereo sound. I am unsure if this is effective.
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Why do we need ground connection on balanced cable?
There are 3 connections on balanced cable. Hot, cold and ground.
I understand you can do "ground lift" and still get the right signal.
So what is the point of ground?
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Audio source to amplifier 20 meters away
I have a mac mini with 3.5mm audio out which I want to connect to an amplifier which is in another room, 20 metres away - the speakers are cabled back into the classroom. As well as a typical 3.5mm jack, it is also optical out which supports a…
mark
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Can MADI run on OM3 (50/125) fibre?
AES10 specifies 62.5/125, or OM1, fiber for use with MADI. However, 50/125 fibers has advantages in bandwidth and distance and is now much more standard than the "old" OM1 standard. I'm not too well versed in fiber, so I'm reticent to use any other…
jodles
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Cables: how to handle ground?
By default, audio cables have their ground pin connected to the cable shield at both ends. I have seen recommendations to connect the cable shield at one end only, to avoid ground loops.
What's the best way to handle this in practice? There's lots…
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Is there any cable with jack 6.3mm male to jack 3.5mm female?
I'm trying to find an extension cable for my sound interface, which features a 6.3mm jack output for monitoring, since my headphones have a very short cable that is always stretched.
I already have an adapter from 6.3 to 3.5, but I was looking for a…
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Patch Cables: are XLR better than 1/4 inch balanced?
I'm a semi-new podcaster and accumulating some gear (pre amp, dynamics processor, mixer). Is there any difference in quality between using an XLR patch cable versus a 1/4 inch balanced (TRS) cable? Cable lengths will be about 3 feet in all…
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Insert Cables vs Stereo - split cable
I will need to test the Insert connections on my Zed 24 Allen & heath mixer as I'll be hiring it out, now to avoid any doubt
I need to know
a. whether I can actually test it safely without a proper fx proccesser?
b. If Insert cables are the same…
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